NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Millard Public Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The staff at Norris emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. Norris Elementary prioritizes the creation of a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated focus on building strong character and community responsibility, the school remains a key educational hub for families in the 68137 zip code area, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 715-8340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12424 WEIR ST
OMAHA, NE 68137-2199
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NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 404 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
27.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 404 students

White
69.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
Black or African American
6.4%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.